Bodyharmonics

Expert course tuition and treatments by Maria Mercati and her family who have worked in the Far East and at Parrot Cay in the Caribbean.

left to right:
Danella
Gisella
Trevor
Maria
Gina
Graham

Trevor Mercati

Trevor teaches on all the courses. He has worked for the British
Council in Africa and the Far East as a Science Education advisor.
He holds a BSc (Hons) and a post graduate teaching Diploma. He
has studied Tui Na and Acupuncture in China and holds a Certificate
of Acupuncture (Xian College of TCM). He has also studied extensively
in Thailand and Indonesia.

Graham Mercati

Graham has received his training from Maria. He has also studied
extensively in Thailand and Indonesia.

He is now a principle teacher at the BODYHARMONICS specialising
in teaching the practical skills of Oriental Bodywork and diagnostics
in treating a wide range of conditions. He holds a recognised teaching qualification.

Graham also worked at the exclusive Caribbean island
resort of Parrot Cay doing Oriental bodywork - a fusion of Tui Na,
Indonesian and Thai massage where he treated many famous people
and stars.

Craig Thorn

Craig has taken over from Graham and teaches Anatomy & Physiology
on all the courses. Craig has a BSc (Hons) in Biology from Bristol
University - 1988 and a PCGE from Greenwich University - 1995. He
was born in Hong Kong and studied and taught in Taiwan. He has also
studied Shiatsu for 3 years at the London College of Shaitsu. He became
involved with massage after learning Tai Chi in 1993. Craig is qualified
in Tui Na and Acupuncture and has received his training from Maria
& Graham Mercati at Bodyharmonics.

Peter Packard

Peter has taken over from Graham and will be teaching the Thai Massage course.
Peter qualified in Tui Na (2002) Acupuncture 2003) and Thai Massage (2001) and has received his training from
Maria & Graham Mercati at Bodyharmonics. Peter is passionate about Thai Massage and has been to Thailand
several times to further his knowledge.

Danella Mercati

After qualifying at the Guildford School of Acting, Danella, who
is Graham's twin sister, trained with Maria. She used to treat patients
at BODYHARMONICS. She also teaches drama, singing and piano.
Before travelling the world, she worked at the exclusive Caribbean
island resort of Parrot Cay doing Oriental bodywork - a fusion of
Tui Na, Indonesian and Thai massage.
'Not many people can say they've had their hands on a Hollywood
star'

Danella thought Paul was the nicest of the guests - click here to read more.

Gisela Mercati

After completing her postgraduate course in Drama, Gisela trained
with Maria. She worked for three years at the Hale Clinic and five
years at Champneys in Piccadilly - London. She has also studied
Ayurvedic massage in India, Thai massage in Thailand, and Indonesian
massage in Java. She now lives in Cheltenham where she continues to practice.

Gina Mercati

After completing her MA in music, Gina started her training with
Maria. She has studied Tui Na for both adults and children and acupuncture
in China and Thai massage in Thailand. She worked for four years
at both the Hale Clinic and Chelsea Harbour Club. She too has moved
back to Cheltenham where she used to treat at Bodyharmonics.